Simple Stripes Dishcloth - Free Pattern

Simple Stripes Dishcloth has a nice texture, making it great for washing dishes.  It's also a great way to use up your leftover scraps. 

Finished size is about 8 3/4" x 8 3/4".  

Click "Download Now" link below to get pattern pdf

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Cute Little Backyard Visitors

I looked out the window this morning and saw this cute little turkey family come out of the woods and walk along the edge of our backyard.  The picture isn't the best because I had to take it thru the screen on our back porch.   Smart turkeys though, I noticed they made sure to have an adult turkey bring up the rear so none of the little ones could wander off.  :)

Bread Cozy - New Pattern in Shop

Hello All! I haven't been a very good blogger lately. Summer just seems to be so busy,and the time is just flying by. :) I finished a new pattern for a bread cozy to keep the bread/rolls/biscuits warm. It also works nicely to wrap a homemade loaf of bread in for gift giving. I have some other patterns in the works and hope to have a few new free ones up soon! :)

Pattern is available in my Etsy Shop



Mr. Mouse Coaster - Free Pattern

For some reason, I keep making Mr. (Mickey) Mouse stuff lately.  And since I like to make coasters too, I couldn't resist making him into a coaster.  :)  Click the "download now" link below the picture to get the pattern.  :)


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A Few New Patterns in the Shop and a Visit from Baby Eli

I've been busy working on new patterns and playing with baby Eli the last few weeks.  :)  He came to visit me the other day and he even had a special shirt for the day that said "Off to Auntie's".  He's 3 months old now, and getting cuter every day.  I noticed that he is starting to pay more attention to his surroundings, including the TV.  So when he was here, I found a Barney movie on Netflix and set him in his little chair in front of the TV and let it play  He smiled as soon as he saw Barney and was just mesmerized (well, for about 15 minutes).  I took this photo of him watching Barney and he was so engrossed that he didn't even pay attention to me taking his picture.  I emailed it to his parents who are just "thrilled" with the prospect of lots of Barney music in their future.  LOL  Hopefully, he'll still be allowed to come to my house.  :)


"Wow, that Barney sure has some cool songs!"

And here are the new patterns.  Both are available in my etsy shop

Lazy Daisy Potholder 

Dinnertime! Potholder



Some Mickey Mouse Fun (And Minnie Mouse too!)

I was playing around with some plastic rings the other day and came up with these Mickey and Minnie embellishments.  They can be used as a decorations on a gift, magnets, or even as a Christmas Ornament.  They are very quick and easy to make.

You need 3 plastic rings



Crochet around rings with black yarn (I used worsted weight)

Position the smaller rings like Mickey ears and stitch to larger ring

Add a ribbon & tie into a bow

 And while I was in a Mickey/Minnie mood, I made some Mickey and Minnie keychains. I suggested to my husband that we could use them and have matching his and her keychains.  But he politely declined. LOL  I can't imagine why, I think they are very cute.  :)

Edited to Add:  I've been getting requests on how to make the keychains, so I am adding that information to this post.  :)

The keychains were made based off of my Mr. Mouse coaster pattern, which is a free pattern on my blog and can be found here: http://whiskersandwool.blogspot.com/2011/06/mr-mouse-coaster-free-pattern.html

Instead of using the worsted weight yarn, I followed the pattern using size 10 crochet thread and size 7 steel crochet hook. I made two of the body pieces, then stitched on the buttons (or beads for Minnie). Then I attached them by holding the two pieces together and single crocheting around, lightly stuffing as I went. For the bottom of Minnie's skirt, I stitched a few shell stitches along the bottom while I was attaching the pieces. I then made 4 of the ear pieces and stitched two together for each ear, then stitched them onto the body. And to finish off, I stitched the keychain to the top of the head and added a bow for Minnie.

 

Aspen Leaf Potholder Pattern - New in Shop

I finally got around to writing up the pattern for the Aspen Leaf potholder that I had made my mom for Mother's Day. :) It's available in my etsy shop, and can also can be downloaded instantly thru Ravlery by using the buy now button.